Today is the last class in our current four-class set. Our reading today is about parenting. The vocabulary words will come from our reading. Please be able to identify them in class. Our listening material will be Episode 3 Part 1. We will not have class on August 2nd. I will see you again on August 9th.

Vocabulary

• abstract- (adj) existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence. (verb) consider (something) theoretically or separately from something else. (noun) a summary of the contents of a book, article, or formal speech.
• resentment- (noun) bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
• catastrophic - (adj) involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering. extremely unfortunate or unsuccessful.
• interfere - Verb) prevent (a process or activity) from continuing or being carried out properly. handle or adjust (something) without permission, especially so as to cause damage.

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Key Words and Phrases

• The case had been adjudicated- This is a fancy way of saying there was a judgment made on the case, thereby ending the case. 
• And it's inconclusive- There is no formal answer. It is still a mystery. 
• Off-kilter story- The story is a little strange and is not logical
• Law abiding Baltimoreans- people from Baltimore Maryland that follow the law.
• Got the plane from his basement- A plane is a woodworking tool that shaves the wood to make it smooth and flat. 
• Sustenance- something that provides energy, food. 
• Weakness in the narrative- A narrative is a story, so the story is weak. 
• Things are fishy- This means that there is doubt. Something is not quite right, questionable. 

Listening Questions

Who is Mr. S?

What is Mr. S’s job?

Why does Mr. S stop at Leakin Park?

Why are Detectives Ritz and MacGillivary suspicious of Mr. S?